Behavior Support Consultant-Intensive Treatment Program (Education)

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We are looking for a Behavior Support Consultant to join our Intensive Treatment Program! Our Intensive Treatment Education Program holds classrooms for students ages 5-21 in Lackawanna, NY (just 10 minutes south of Buffalo)! Our Intensive Treatment Education Program, operating two different schools, offers specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis.  Learn more about our school-based Intensive Treatment Program (ITP), click here: https://olvedu.org/itp-school

Benefits:

• Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Health, dental & vision insurance options
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
• Free dental insurance

Perks:

• Casual dress code
• OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
• Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation)
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• $$ Employee referral program $$

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FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Behavior Analyst of the education division

Job Summary: 

The Behavior Support Consultant is responsible for team consultation, functional behavioral assessments, skill-based assessments (VB-MAPP), and functional analyses. Position is responsible for oversight in the development and implementation of individual student support plans and function-based behavior intervention plans.

Essential Job Duties:

• Works cooperatively with the classroom team in the collection of pertinent data to assist in the development of the individual student support plans, function-based behavior intervention plans, and IEP goals.
• Successful completion of functional behavioral assessments.
• Create and communicate behavioral reports within and outside of the program.
• Establish appropriate behavior goals within treatment plans (residential students only).
• Monitor behavior data.
• Train staff in the individual student support plans and function-based behavior intervention plans.
• Conduct new hire trainings.
• Conduct fidelity checks on behavior data, individual student support plans and function-based behavior intervention plans.
• Takes an active role in participating in and supporting a therapeutic and safe milieu. For example, providing crisis support, leading skill building groups, consulting classrooms on establishing structure and routine, etc.
• Knowledge of typical growth and development and the impact of the developmental disabilities on the individual and his/her family.
• Has basic knowledge of alternative communication devices.
• Attends and participates in classroom team meetings, treatment team meetings, CSE meetings, parent meetings and any other program meetings.
• Conducts all interactions within current best practices and ethical guidelines.
• Maintain client confidentiality within the regulations of HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines
• Train in best practices.
• Any other duty as assigned by your Supervisor.

Skills:

• Computer skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Minimum Education Required:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology or related field required
• Masters degree in Education, Psychology or related field preferred

Minimum Experience Required:  

Minimum Experience Required: 1-2 years in the development and/or implementation of behavioral support plans with individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability and mental health involvement using function-based strategies.

AND

Minimum Experience Required with a Bachelor’s degree 3-5 years working with individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability and/or mental health involvement OR

Minimum Experience Required with a Master’s degree 1-2 years working with individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability and/or mental health involvement

License/Registration/ Certifications Required:

• Valid NYS driver’s license
• Preferred Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst 
• Crisis curriculum Trainer within one year of employment

Training Requirements: 

• OLVHS’ New Hire Orientation
• SCIP-R
• Ukeru
• Risking Connections
• All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals
• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Professions guidelines

Additional Information:

• Salary: based on relevant years of experience
• Schedule: Monday-Friday

Physical Requirements:

The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions.

• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.